Non-Flood-Related Hazards: Wind (6 of 7)

FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual (https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1510-20490-6719/fema55_volii_frontmatter.pdf), addresses the parameters for determining wind pressures as well as the main wind force resisting system (MWFRS) and the components and cladding (C&C) elements of structures.

MWFRS components:

  • Foundation
  • Floor supports
  • Columns
  • Roof rafters/trusses
  • Bracing
  • Walls
  • Diaphragms assisting in load transfer

C&C elements:

  • Roof sheathing
  • Roof coverings
  • Exterior siding
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Soffits
  • Chimneys
FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual